assuage in Latin
assuage in Latin is lēniō, sēdō — assuage means to make an unpleasant feeling, such as fear, guilt, or grief, less intense.
assuage in Latin
lēniō
(transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).
sēdō
(transitive) To pacify or soothe (someone).
What does "assuage" mean?
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verb To make an unpleasant feeling, such as fear, guilt, or grief, less intense.
"Her kind words helped assuage his guilt."
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verb To satisfy a need or appetite, such as hunger or thirst.
"A quick snack assuaged his hunger until dinner."
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assuage in a sentence
- Her kind words helped assuage his guilt.
- The company issued a statement to assuage investors' fears.
- A quick snack assuaged his hunger until dinner.
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What is "assuage" in Latin?
"assuage" in Latin is lēniō, sēdō. assuage means: To make an unpleasant feeling, such as fear, guilt, or grief, less intense.
How do you use "assuage" in a sentence?
Example: "Her kind words helped assuage his guilt." In Latin, "assuage" is lēniō, sēdō.
Are there other ways to say "assuage" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "assuage": lēniō, sēdō.
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